Greenwich Village, though once renowned as a center for counterculture, is now dominated by the urbane neighborhood life of its residents and the ever-developing New York University. Expanding around Washington Square Park and its iconic arch, Greenwich Village provides the pleasant mix of a bustling college campus, historic preservation district, and cozy professional community, minus the edge of other nearby downtown neighborhoods like Soho and the East Village. Due to its central location and more than 15 subway lines, Greenwich Village is one of the more convenient neighborhoods in New York City.
| School Name | Type | Grades | Great Schools Rating | Parent Rating |
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| LITTLE RED SCHLHSE - ELIZ IRWIN | PRIVATE | PK - 12 |
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| LEGACY SCHOOL INTEGRATED STUDIES | PUBLIC | 9 - 12 |
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When I moved out of Brooklyn and Queens into Greenwich Village, I actually only lived there for a month while my soon-to-be roommate and I looked for a place, but then moved to 98 Charlton Street, a tiny apartment building in that neighborhood that, at least then, seemed to be a no man’s land sandwiched between the West Village, Soho and Tribeca. But being the bohemian I was at the time, I spent most of it in Greenwich Village, in Washington Square Park. I was actually disappointed by the run-down feel of this place but loved the life nonetheless. There were many pseudo-hip, classic rock type shops popping up surrounding the park but the unforgettable clubs like The Bitter End and The Other End were featuring artists of the day with the same groove I had long for from days gone by by then but never experienced. Of course, The Bottom Line was another favorite hang-out of mine and my friends. Actually memorable was the Italian character of the neighborhood which made it feel very much like community. It was like 2 or 3 neighborhoods in one and I weaved in and out of all of them. MacDougal Street’s falafel joints were an unforgettable experience of my life back then. I’m sure it has changed much but have dined at some great places on Carmine recently. It always had an interesting character, especially in those little nooks and turns, like Minetta Lane and Cornelia Street (home of the famous Cornelia Street cafe). (I also had my first date dinner with my now wife at an unmemorable place somewhere off of 7th Avenue). I also highly recommend Integral Yoga Natural Foods for people to shop between 7th and 8th Avenues, 13th and 14th Streets, which I frequented. I think it’s better than Whole Foods. More original. Which is what New York was all about.
Marc Ginsburg lived here before
very hip
matt lerner lived here before
Greenwich Village still has remnants of what it was back in the ‘60s and ’70s. Very bohemian, helped out by NYU’s major presence and the college-kid lifestyle there. As a result has some neat bars and restaurants, although it is an expensive place to live.
A fine place to live, but not worth hanging around at night. I used to spend a lot of time here when I first moved to New York, then I discovered the West and East Village, Soho, and the LES. Washington Square is nice on a warm day, but most of the bars and restaurants south of it, though they look really interesting at first, are basically for NYU kids, tourist traps, or famous spots still banking on past glory. A few highlights are the jazz clubs like the Blue Note and Village Vanguard, if you’re into that sort of thing. If it wasn’t for rent stabilization, I’d probably be living further downtown.
Enrique Medina lives here now
Among the much-desired areas in New York, Greenwich Village is probably one of the most famous. It is immortalized in music, film, literature and television. Greenwich Village can be two places; a non-stop party or a place to walk around and enjoy the history, architecture and tree-lined streets. For some a major complaint about the neighborhood is New York University’s domination. Much of the real estate is NYU-owned and so the area is riddled with students. During the day this is not much of an issue but Thursday-Saturday nights can be a bit rowdy around Washington Square Park.
Beverly Weeks lives here now
This is a great place to live. It has the respectability of uptown and the access to downtown. I know my bakery guy, cheese guy, and dry cleaner by name, and there are good little grocery stores and markets for organic produce and meat. The specialty shops can get expensive so you might want to trek up to the Farmer’s Market at Union Square on the weekends. Though the tourists and b&t visitors on a night out can be overwhelming, some parts of this neighborhood look so beautiful, you’ll feel like you are living in a movie. I love exploring NYC neighborhoods, and this is the place i chose to live so that says something!!! :)
Rick NY lives here now
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